Friday, October 25, 2019

Mustang News - October 25, 2019

Friday Focus


Announcements


New Faces to take over the Mundelein Theatre Stage 
The future of Mundelein Theatre will be on display on the Mundelein High School stage at the beginning of November. The End of the World (With Prom to Follow), by Sean Abley, will be presented as the school’s New Faces Production. The cast is made up of 29 freshmen and sophomores, as well as juniors and seniors who have never appeared on the MHS main stage. The show will be performed on Friday, November 1 at 3:45 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, November 2 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The 3:45 p.m. matinee performance on Friday is only $1 for MHS students. Tickets may be purchased at the box office prior to each performance.

The End of the World (With Prom to Follow) is the story of high school students from Great Falls, Montana, who wake one morning to find a Wall of Light encircling their town, and everyone but the student body has vanished. Additionally, the light is moving inward and their town is steadily disappearing. In the face of this mystery, the students band together…and splinter apart. This exciting drama/comedy explores morality, friendship, and the survival of ethics when survival itself is at stake.

“I am very excited to be directing this years New Faces show,” said Jeff Harding. “This show provides a great opportunity for the younger performers in our school to get a positive experience in the theatre. It is such a thrill on my part to get the chance to work with these young performers and help them to hone their skills as they prepare for future roles in our mainstage performances.” Harding continued, “In past years we produced comedies for our New Faces show. While The End of the World… has some lighter moments, the overall subject matter is of a serious nature.”
For further information, visit www.mundeleintheatre.org.


Recognition

Activities


College & Career Center


College application season got you stressed? We understand that thinking about your plans after high school can be overwhelming and we want to help bring a break to the madness. Next week Tuesday, October 29, we will have a Senior De-Stress space set up in the CCRC, including therapy dogs, stress ball creation, coloring, kinetic sand and more periods 4-7 for seniors only. Due to space constraints, we are requiring that you register to attend through Naviance. Please note that attendance for this senior-only event will be capped at 15 students per period.





College Rep Visits

Stop by the CCRC (B103) to meet with college representatives next week. This is a great opportunity to learn about different schools and make a connection with admissions counselors!


Athletics

Post Season Play
Boys Golf
Congratulations to Colin Wade for finishing 20th (tie). We are very proud of you.

Tennis
Doubles team Mikayla Edquiban and Alexis Hyde will be competing at the IHSA State tournament this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Best of luck to both players. You can support these athletes by going to Fremd High School at 8:00am. You may also follow them on https://www.ihsa.org/SportsActivities/GirlsTennis/StateSeriesInformationResults.aspx

Soccer
Varsity soccer will be competing for the IHSA Regional title on Saturday at Palatine H.S. vs Libertyville H.S. at 3:00. All tickets are $5.00, please come out and support your Mustangs. You may also follow the team on https://www.ihsa.org/SportsActivities/BoysSoccer/StateSeriesInformationResults.aspx?url=/data/scores/justscor.htm

Volleyball
Varsity volleyball will be competing in the IHSA Regional semi-finals on Tuesday 10/29 @ McHenry High School vs Lake Forest. Game time is 5:30. All tickets are $5.00. You may also follow the team on https://www.ihsa.org/SportsActivities/GirlsVolleyball/StateSeriesInformationResults.aspx?url=/data/scores/justscor.htm

Cross Country
Boys and Girls cross country teams will be competing in the IHSA Regional meet held at Lake Forest High School-West Campus on Saturday beginning at 10am. You may also follow the team on https://www.ihsa.org/SportsActivities/GirlsCrossCountry/StateSeriesInformationResults.aspx?url=/data/ccg/3winner.htm

Girls Swimming/Dive
11/8/19 Conference @ MHS Diving only @ 6pm
11/9/19 Conference @ Stevenson 11am
11/16/19 IHSA Sectional @ TBA


Girls Volleyball celebrates Senior Day

Congratulations Senior football players

Congratulations to Cross Country sportsmanship winners Claire Schoenfield and Aaron DeLara

Some snazzy bling added to the new cheer letterman's jacket


Ice baths...fun...NOT!

It was a special day today to present new uniforms to our Future Mustangs!  Go Sandburg MS! 

Photos from the Week

During Senior night, Assistant Coach Willis, Yianna Schnechloth '20, Brianna Martin '21, Claudia Wilcox '21, and Megan Ford '20 come together to talk through their game plan for their last home game of the season on Thursday, October 17th against Vernon Hills. - Jenna Santos.

Celebrating this school year's last home football game, Ryan Burnette ‘22 and Quentin Wright ‘22 share a laugh while performing on drumline. Mundelein put up a tough fight and ended the night with a score of 34-7.  - Adriana Rawlings Benitez.
As a last hoorah, the seniors of the Mundelein Dance Team celebrate their last halftime show during the football game on October 18th. -Nicole Nowicki.



Thursday, October 17, 2019

Mustang News - October 18, 2019

Photos from the Week

Honoring both survivors and those we've lost, Alexis Naddy '20 makes a speech on Breast Cancer Awareness Night in the Main Gym on October 11th alongside a fellow opponent from Antioch. - by Refka, Avery 

While participating in college week, Jori Oztunguc ‘20 meets with a DePaul representative for free application day on Thursday Oct 10 in the main gym.- by Corrigan, Paige 

Warming up, Megan O'Donnell '23 practices with the Color Guard before their indoor performance on October 15th, 2019. - by Staroszczyk, Katelyn.


Announcements


Parent Teacher Conferences 
MHS Parent Teacher Conference Schedule

Thursday, October 24 - Day 1 schedule
Half - day schedule for students - 11:25am dismissal
NO LATE START ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
1:30pm - 3:00pm - 1st set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
4:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd set of conferences (10 minute sessions)

Friday, October 25 - Day 2 schedule 
No student attendance
9:00am - 11:00am - 1st set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
12pm - 2pm - 2nd set of conferences (10 minute sessions)

All conferences must be scheduled. No walk-ins.
Conferences can be scheduled from 8:30am on October 15 to noon on October 22 using this link:
https://www.pickatime.com/client?ven=11603212


Recognition

MHS National Honor Society to induct 55 new members Oct. 22
Mundelein High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) will induct 55 new members Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. The new inductees were chosen by a faculty selection committee based on the four principles of NHS, namely character, scholarship, leadership and service. Nancy Toland and Jennifer Fallon serve as advisors to NHS.

Principal Anthony Kroll will open the ceremony followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by NHS member MacKenzie Stewart. Next, NHS member Stephanie Gutierrez will introduce speakers who will explain the four qualities of NHS:

Scholarship, Spanish version, Nickie Figueroa; English version, Sarah Parduhn. Service, German version, Eva Tejeda; English version, Sahil Patel. Leadership, Polish Version, Marta Sikora; English version, Caitlyn Mathews. Character, Gujarati Version, Nishi Shah; English version, Stephanie Gutierrez.

Social Studies Teacher Susan Theotokatas was chosen by the NHS members to be the keynote speaker for the event.

The following seniors will be inducted:  Kylie Carrier, Jessica Nayden, Zoe Palm, Jacob Perraud and Katie Staroszczyk.

Juniors to be inducted are:  Anna Ambrose, Morgan Anderson, Grace Anzalone, Maddy Aquino, Kadra Balla, Jack Bikus, Claudia Bottiglieri, Sydney Boudreau,  Andrew Brizzell,  Delaney Brown, Lauren Carlson, Ethan Casler, Vikram Chandramouli, Swetha Chandrasekar, Hannah Cho, Alyssa Cruz, Bella Dunaway, Emma Ferrin, Michael Foley, Sydney Gray, Mira Guiritan, Emma Hallin, Abigail Hammer, Owen Jones, Raina Kratz, Victoria Kuhn, Jean Lacroix, Sarah Larson, Kamryn Laureys, Jodi Lawson, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Lundquist, Sucely Marcos, Kennedy Meister, Elle Mishler, Grand Nailor, Hope Peterson, Seth Pikus, Karly Richlinski, Megan Saunders, Cale Sethna, Isabel Sioson, Gianna Spada, Addison Spilman, Emma Umbdenstock, Ilya Vynnyk, Jeffrey Weiss, Sebastian Wojdacz, Cecelia Zanoni, Carly Zentz.

Following the recitation of the NHS Pledge, Assistant Principal of Student Services, Mike Pope, will provide the closing remarks. A reception will follow.


Alumni Guardian Angel
Dustin Castillo, a 2011 Mundelein High School graduate, says that one of his fondest memories from MHS was lifeguarding class with Brett Wilhelm. “Highlight of my day,” he said. Little did he know that what he learned and practiced in that class may literally have saved a man’s life.
Scouting his favorite beach, Windansea in San Diego, he went to do a wave check with friend Jeff Schroeder (a 2010 MHS graduate) because he enjoys surfing and heard there was a swell on the way. While there, they caught sight of someone who seemed to be in distress out in the water.
“I could tell the rip current had a hold on him and was taking him farther out,” he explained. Castillo then jumped into the current to follow him out hoping he could grab him. By the time Castillo reached the man he was head under water and seemed to be in shock. “I grabbed him and put him in a back float and rested his body on top of mine,” he said. “At this point, we were so far out that I knew there was no chance of me getting him back to shore in the rough water.”
Castillo saw his immediate goal was to keep the victim calm. Not able to promise anything, Castillo could only try to keep the man’s head above water as long as he could. “I told him I wasn’t leaving him,” Castillo said.

During this time, Schroeder had gone for help and after about 20 minutes, that help arrived. Together, they brought the victim (Patrick) to shore. At that time, Patrick appeared to be in shock. “I gave him to the safety crew and then walked home,” Castillo said.

It was only later when Castillo saw Patrick on television telling the story of what happened and hoped he could find the young man that Castillo came forward and was reunited with the survivor.

Below is a link to the news footage of Patrick explaining what happened.
https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/man-who-nearly-drowned-in-la-jolla-searches-for-guardian-angel


Activities


Middle School, High School choirs join for shared concert
Vocal music will be in the air on Monday, October 21 as groups from the high school will join with singers from West Oak, Fremont and Sandburg middle schools in a free concert at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium.

The high school groups performing will include the Chorale, Master Singers, Sound, Lights, and SoundFX. In closing out the concert, the eighth grade groups will combine to sing “Awake My Song,” and then MHS choirs will join all the eighth grade choirs for “It Gets Better.”
Stevee Bellas and Cory Thompson direct the vocal music department at MHS.



MHS jazz bands host Lake Zurich Jazz Ensemble and professional jazz vocalist
Mundelein High School’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra will host an evening of jazz music along with the Jazz Ensemble from Lake Zurich High School and jazz vocalist Kim Nazarian. The free concert is set for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 in the MHS Auditorium.

Nazarian is a vocalist, educator and lyricist. For the past 25 years she has been harmonizing around the world with New York Voices (NYV). “Whether I’m singing with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Count Basie Orchestra or the next up and coming rhythm section, it is an honor to make my living in music,” Nazarian explained. “I do believe it is my mission in this particular lifetime.”

“I think it’s going to be an awesome experience having Kim Nazarian come to work with our band,” said MHS senior, Ryan Burns, who plays the trumpet. “We haven’t had an opportunity to perform vocal jazz before so this is going to be new,” he said.

A few of the tunes that Nazarian will sing with the bands include selections from the songbook of Ella Fitzgerald and Antônio Carlos Jobim including Orange Colored Sky, Cheek to Cheek, So Danco Sambo and more.

“When we’ve been rehearsing one of the vocal tunes, I’ve been performing the vocal part on tenor saxophone,” said Mira Guiritan, junior, saxophonist. “I’m looking forward to hearing how Kim Nazarian adds her own ornaments and styles to the melodies,” she said.

“Working with someone who has had a career as successful as Kim Nazarian is special and I feel lucky to have the opportunity to learn and perform with her,” said Garrett Munz, MHS senior and also saxophone player.

Nazarian will spend the week in the Chicago area working with different musical groups. “We are excited that our students will have the opportunity to not just work with her, but to perform with her as well,” said Andy Sturgeon, who shares directing the MHS band program with Jerald Shelato. Josh Thompson directs the Lake Zurich Jazz Ensemble.

College & Career Center


College Rep Visits

Stop by the CCRC (B103) to meet with college representatives next week. This is a great opportunity to learn about different schools and make a connection with admissions counselors!


Athletics

Volleyball
The Volleyball program would like to thank all who came and supported the Breast Cancer Event last Friday Night.  We raised over $4,000.00 for The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. This Saturday the Varsity is at Grayslake North for 5 matches.  A lot of volleyball in a short time and there are several opportunities to support your Mustangs!  GO MUSTANGS!

 Volleyball pink out

 Volleyball pink out


Boys Golf
Congratulations to Colin Wade for advancing to IHSA State. Best of luck Colin!

Colin Wade


Girls Golf
Congratulations to Madelyn Forster, Kellie Shanahan and Natalie Altenhoff for competing in the IHSA Sectional. We are very proud of you.

Girls Golf IHSA Sectionals
















Thursday, October 10, 2019

Mustang News - October 11, 2019

Photos from the Week

Taking notes on the presentation, Elle Mishler '21 listens to the College Panel on October 8th. This was one of the events during College Week, a weeklong event to help seniors work their way through the college process and to also get juniors and underclassmen thinking towards their future.  - Staroszczyk, Katelyn

A Great Way To Start The Day: On a sunny morning, Yianna Schneckloth relaxes in the Library on October 9. "The library is a great place to hang out with friends and study before school; I like to use this time to prepare for my day" Schneckloth said. The Library is a popular spot for kids to hang out in the morning. - Caitlyn Matthews

Culture at Mundelein: Sharing culture from around the world, Jackson Shaltiel '22 stands at the Puertas booth in the Commons on Oct. 8 selling handmade bracelets made from people around the world in places like Guatemala and Nicaragua. Pulseras, which is Spanish for bracelet, is a brand new fundraising event this year for the Spanish classes, but the Pulseras project started in 2009 and has used the simple idea of sharing art and knowledge across cultural lines to enrich other's lives. "Pulsera is important because the money the project gets from selling the bracelets goes straight to the people who make them," Shaltiel said. "It's a great experience, and I hope to participate in the future so more people can learn about Pulsera and spread it amongst their peers." - Avery Refka



Announcements


MHS expands Welcome Center with “grand opening”
Mundelein High School has long had a small pantry available for residents in need could “shop” for food and clothing items free of charge. Located in the main hallway, it was very small and not private at all for families to shop in. Director of Maintenance and Facilities, Kevin Quinn, and his facilities team have now created a boutique-like Welcome Center located at the District Office Building, adjacent to the high school, at 1500 W. Hawley Street.

Unique about the Welcome Center is that participants from the Transition Center [a program where special education students are able to remain at the high school until they turn 21 years old] have not only set up the majority of the center, but they will also replenish items and re-stock as needed. “This will give them the real-life experience and skills needed to work in a retail store,” said Jamie DiCarlo, assistant superintendent of student services. Families will be able to visit the center on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. when the participants are there.

DiCarlo and Parent Liaison Sol Cabachuela have been working with various organizations like Mano a Mano and the Libertyville Women’s Junior League to obtain donations for the Welcome Center. Currently, the majority of clothes have come from Mundelein School District 76 and MHS staff members.


“The idea is that we will re-stock items through different drives from athletic teams, clubs, and donations from the community,” Cabachuela explained. “For example, we would like to do a women’s undergarment drive for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a hat/glove drive in November.”

The most needed items right now are brand new underwear, bras and socks as well as gently used boys (toddler to teen) clothing, children’s coats, snow pants, gym shoes, and winter boots.



Market Day is back at MHS
Market Day’s favorite veggies; Broccoli Florets and Sweet Corn are now available within the new October Special Bundles 10, 11 & 12. Check them out TODAY!  Click here for more information about the return of Market Day and what they offer. Click here to specifically see this month's specials!  When ordering please select Mundelein High School.  We thank you in advance for your support.

Parent Teacher Conferences
MHS Parent Teacher Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 24 - Day 1 schedule
Half - day schedule for students - 11:25am dismissal
1:30pm - 3:00pm - 1st set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
4:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd set of conferences (10 minute sessions)

Friday, October 25 - Day 2 schedule
No student attendance
9:00am - 11:00am - 1st set of conferences (10 minute sessions)
12pm - 2pm - 2nd set of conferences (10 minute sessions)

All conferences must be scheduled. No walk-ins.
Conferences can be scheduled from 8:30am on October 15 to noon on October 22 using this link:
https://www.pickatime.com/client?ven=11603212



School Picture Re-take Day
Visual Image Photography (VIP) will be at MHS on Wednesday, October 16 for underclass (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior) re-takes, or if the student was never photographed. And for Seniors who need to have a “yearbook only” photo taken. Underclass Students should go to the Mundelein Room and Seniors to the District Meeting Room (both are outside of the Media Center) whenever their schedule permits between    10:15am and 2:15pm.
Purchase is not required but may be made here:https://www.vipis.com/group/2e1d4885/mundelein-high-school

Please contact the Principal’s Office with any questions about school pictures. 847-949-2200 X1230.


MHS invites veterans to take part in Veterans’ Day event
Mundelein High School officials are inviting area veterans to take part in a solemn Veterans’ Day assembly to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. [the actual Veterans’ Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11]. Last year the assembly drew more than 120 veterans to take part in the ceremony and to be honored. The registration deadline is Friday, Nov 1.
Veterans may register for the event by using this link https://goo.gl/ZLA7WK

They may also call Social Studies Department Chair Chris Lagioia at 847.949.2200, Extension 1156.
Participating veterans should arrive at the MHS District Office building, just west of the high school, between 7:30 and 8 a.m. They will be bussed to the high school in time to be escorted by a drumline into the main gym for the ceremony. Once the event has concluded all veterans will be honored at a brunch from 10 to 11 a.m. in the District Office building.

The guest speaker for the event will be Sargent Allen J. Lunch, who received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Vietnam War. He is also the author of the book Zero to Hero.


Vape Town Hall
Join State Representative Mary Edly-Allen for a town hall meeting with important information regarding teen vaping. Thursday, October 17, 7:00 pm at Libertyville High School.



Activities



Marching Band indoor concert set for Tuesday, Oct. 15
The Mundelein High School Marching Mustangs will perform in concert Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. The concert will include performances of the music from the 250-member band’s 2019 halftime show, “007: The Music of James Bond,” as well as favorites from the stands and from the Homecoming Parade route.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Mundelein’s Got Talent!
“A Night At The Safari” talent show will be held on Thurs., Nov. 7, at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium. Bring the whole family - $3 per person admission at the door. All proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House charities. An incredible range of showstopping entertainment including singing, acting and dancing, “A Night At The Safari” promises to be a great night of entertainment.


College & Career Center

We are excited to celebrate another successful College Week at MHS! Please view some pictures from the week below:

College Essay Day

College Essay Day

FAFSA presentation

College panel discussion with college representatives.


College representatives for panel discussion.


College Rep Visits Next Week!
Stop by the CCRC (B103) to meet with college representatives. This is a great opportunity to learn about different schools and make a connection with admissions counselors!


Athletics




Football Moms night

Football Moms night

Football Moms night

Thank you!

Girls JV Volleyball

Girls Diving

Girls Cross Country

Thank you

Girls Cross country competed in Peoria
Cross Country competing out in California

Cross Country competing out in California

Cross Country competing out in California

Cross Country competing out in California

Cross Country competing out in California

Cross Country competing out in California